Tom Sykes (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) had been enjoying a strong home round at Donington Park before a Race 2 crash brought his weekend to a premature end. The race was red-flagged in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship with Sykes, Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) and Loris Baz (Bonovo Action BMW) all involved and the Brit has now posted an update on Instagram following his release from hospital, with the 2013 World Champion in his usual good spirits in his statement.

Sykes suffered fractures to ten ribs in the crash, including some multiple times, while he also sustained a thoracic injury and a left ankle injury. He was transported to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham for further assessment where the 37-year-old remained until Sunday, a week after his crash, when he was able to leave the hospital.

In a statement on Instagram, Sykes said: “Here we are leaving the hospital exactly one week after entering it. I have so many people to thank but thankfully they all know who they are. But especially all of the medical staff from trackside at Donington, all the way to my stay through the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. What an amazing job they have all done. Also, my technical sponsors Dainese and Shark Helmets for doing an unbelievable job.

“I have ten broken right ribs and three of those ribs with a double fracture so essentially 13 fractures in the right rib cage (not ideal when you enjoy laughing!). Also, a fracture to the left ankle but that doesn’t count when ribs are involved. That is essentially the first hurdle done. Now I will focus on recovery and time with family and friends for my return. I want to thank everybody for the get well wishes. These are really appreciated and really do makes things that little bit easier. I really do appreciate and love the support.”

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Source: WorldSBK.com